🏀 UPDATE: The Paris Lady Tigers hang on for a win in Robinson and move to 3-0 in conference play. The victory is the Tiger's second over the Maroons this season. Final Score: Paris 61, Robinson 55

Correction: Paris will travel to Robinson for tomorrow's game.

🏀 UPDATE: The PCHS boys basketball team survives and advances to the second round of the Little Illini Conference Tournament. Paris knocked off the Marshall Lions, who beat the Tigers in their earlier regular-season matchup. Final Score: Paris 58, Marshall 49

"Both the Crestwood Kindness Club and the Crestwood FCA (Fellowship of Christian Athletes) chapter dished out meals to neighbors in need at the Helping Hands Soup Kitchen ahead of the winter break." Read more ⬇

“It's kind of a big deal for the Legion. We've never had a flag drop box,” Legion member Lucas Knight said. “It's for old worn out flags and it gives people some place to drop them without destroying them in an improper way.” Read more ⬇

"On Jan. 22, 1936, James Dewey Elliott of the Paris Fire Department died in the line of duty. To this day, Elliott is the only Paris firefighter to give his life in the line of duty." Free story ⬇

The Paris Cooperative High School wrestling team found success on the mat last week, downing Mt. Carmel 46-33 in a home dual meet before taking on the first-ever LIC Dual Conference Tournament on Saturday, Jan. 18. Two Tigers walked away undefeated in their class. Free story ⬇

"The Paris Lady Tigers’ LIC Tournament run took a detour against Newton on Tuesday, Jan. 21 when the Eagles avenged an earlier loss by surging to a 19-point victory over Paris in the semifinal round." Free story ⬇

"The Paris Tigers (12-8, 2-2) hosted the North Central Thunderbirds (6-6, 2-1) in a game filled with drama, tension and late-game heroics—an instant classic." Free story ⬇

🏀 UPDATE: Newton shocks Paris in the second round of the LIC Tournament to avenge a prior loss in December. The Tigers struggled to catch up after falling behind early to a physical, aggressive Eagles unit. Final Score: Newton 64, Paris 45

Dr. Darren Brucken is officially the Chief Medical Officer (CMO) at Horizon Health. As CMO, Dr. Brucken will serve as a liaison between the Horizon Health medical staff and administrative team. Free story ⬇️

🏀 UPDATE: The Paris Lady Tigers roll past Casey-Westfield in the first round of LIC Tournament play to move to 14-4 on the season. Paris will face Marshall or Newton in the semifinal round Tuesday at 7:30 p.m. Final Score: Paris 59, Casey-Westfield 24

Edgar County, it's almost time to cast your vote! The Prairie Press' annual Cutest Pet Contest is available for free on our website. Finalists will be announced next Friday and voting will open the same day. Free photos ⬇

ICYMI: Friday's edition of The Prairie Press is available now to print and digital subscribers! Not a subscriber? You can purchase an E-edition of the paper for just $2, the same price as the newsstand. Read more ⬇

UPDATE: A pair of charges against an Edgar County woman accused of poisoning her family were dropped as part of a negotiated plea deal in late December. A staffing shortage in the Edgar County Sheriff's Department may be the cause. Free story ⬇️

🏀 ICYMI: Paris powered past the Effingham Hearts in an overtime victory Wednesday evening. The Lady Tigers move to 13-4 (2-0) on the year. Final Score: Paris 56, Effingham 48

The Paris Center of Fine Arts Gala Night celebrated the induction of two local legends, Moke Collins Owens and Ethel Marie Crabtree, into the Hall of Fame on Saturday. Free story ⬇️

After nearly hanging up his whistle for good, Shawn Nugent is making history as the Mayo Middle School boys basketball coach and is set to coach in a statewide all-star tournament. He attributes his success to his players. Free story ⬇

Even after a tough loss to Dieterich Tuesday, Jan. 14, the Paris Tigers seem to be inching closer to their full potential late in the season. Read more ⬇️